Raccoon dogs: Neither raccoon nor dog but plentiful in Shanghai
20:34 UTC+8, 2023-03-13
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A frequently seen mammal in Shanghai, the raccoon dog, named for its mask-like face markings, is neither related to raccoons nor dogs; in fact it is most closely related to foxes.
20:34 UTC+8, 2023-03-13
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Edited by Sun Chao and Chen Xu. Subtitles by Lu Feiran, Li Qian, Xu Qing and Sun Chao.
(Some clips courtesy of Conservation Biology Lab of Fudan University, Shan Shui Conservation Center, Shanghai Forestry Station)
Currently, raccoon dogs are probably the most frequently seen wild mammals in Shanghai.
A recent investigation found that there are an estimated 3,000-5,000 raccoon dogs in Shanghai. They have become common inhabitants around residential complexes in some suburban areas of the city.
The animals, named for their mask-like face markings, are neither related to raccoons nor dogs. They are most closely related to foxes.
Source: SHINE
Editor: Xu Qing
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